Walla Walla Vintners Sangiovese
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Ciel du Cheval and Henry Earl in the Red Mountain AVA combine with Sagemoor (White Bluffs) and Seven Hills (Walla Walla Valley) to produce a compelling expression of Washington Sangiovese.
Varietal Composition: 100% Sangiovese
Elaboration: 14 days fermentation on skins. Punched down twice daily with select pump-overs and mid-fermentation delestage. Aged 16 months in 15% new French oak.
Tasting Notes: Incredibly fresh aromas of red raspberry, red cherry, tilled earth funk, and some red rose essence. Medium-bodied, full of acidity, and present tannins which support the red-fruit-driven core.
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PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Founded in 1995, Walla Walla Vintners was the eighth winery in the Walla Walla appellation. Many others have followed their lead and today, there are at least 120. Yet, Walla Walla maintains a stellar reputation as one of the best. In 2017, wine aficionados Scott and Nici Haladay decided to leave their careers in IT and nursing and they purchased the historic winery in southeastern Washington, adjacent to the Oregon border.
The estate’s winemaker, Derrek Vipond, holds degrees from two respected enology and viticulture programs. After following harvests around the world, he returned to Walla Walla and joined the Haladays in 2019. His goal to craft finely made, elegant wines aligns perfectly with the vision of Scott and Nici.